Principal – Product Manager

Principal – Product Manager

Requirements

• 10 years of experience in product management, with a strong emphasis on product delivery and managing large, multi-million-dollar product budgets.
• Proven ability to align product delivery initiatives with HR business goals and overall organizational strategies.
• Expertise in developing and executing long-term roadmaps for product development and delivery.
• Proficiency in agile methodologies and tools to ensure efficient and adaptive product delivery.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills, with a track record of addressing complex challenges.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage complex, large-scale technical programs spanning multiple disciplines.
• Excellent communication and persuasion skills, capable of influencing senior stakeholders and driving alignment.
• Strong strategic thinking and planning capabilities to guide complex product delivery for large multi-year initiatives driving high-impact and value for our end customers.
• Extensive experience collaborating directly with senior executive leaders to achieve business objectives.
• Collaborative and team-oriented mindset, fostering strong partnerships across functions with high level of ownership and agency.
• Innovative and adaptable approach to addressing evolving business and technology needs.
• Deep understanding of emerging trends and innovations in HR technology, such as AI-driven recruitment and employee engagement platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the technical delivery of major internal product launches within Workforce Technology, supporting HR business objectives.
• Oversee the entire product lifecycle, from ideation through delivery and post-launch optimization.
• Identify and address challenges during product rollouts to ensure smooth execution.
• Develop and execute strategies for complex, multidisciplinary programs, driving alignment across teams.
• Build and nurture strong partnerships with HR, Technology, and other business units to achieve shared goals.
• Effectively lead cross-functional teams, including HR, IT, and external vendors, to deliver enterprise products.
• Manage product delivery budgets exceeding $15M, ensuring fiscal responsibility and value realization.
• Proactively identify and mitigate program and product risks, resolving issues to meet timelines and budgets.
• Collaborate with the vendor management office to negotiate contracts and ensure high vendor performance.
• Solve unique and complex business problems with solutions that drive broad impact.
• Mediate between technical teams and HR stakeholders to align priorities and deliver value-driven outcomes.
• Communicate complex concepts clearly, persuading senior stakeholders to adopt strategic approaches.
• Advocate for critical resources and priorities while balancing competing business demands.
• Partner with senior leadership to ensure alignment with organizational strategic goals.
• Adapt swiftly to shifting priorities in a fast-paced and dynamic HR environment.
• Drive the successful delivery of high-risk, high-complexity products that contribute to strategic initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with leading HR platforms, including Workday and SAP SuccessFactors.
• Proven experience supporting HR business groups within the entertainment industry.
• Deep expertise in workforce technology solutions, driving impactful business outcomes.
• Significant experience managing and executing major product launches from inception to delivery.
• Advanced certifications in product management, demonstrating a commitment to excellence in the field.